Welcome to Behind the Scenes! Every Friday, Club Gym Nerd members join us live for our unfiltered Q&A, breaking gymnastics news, behind-the-scenes stories, hot takes, and all the conversations that don't fit into the main show. This public episode is just a preview—the full conversation continues after 37:07 with our extended discussion, listener questions, NCAA rule changes, Asian Championships, the new GymCastic Roster Lab with special guest, Scott Bregman (Spencer is on vacation).

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Katelyn Ohashi Is Back!

01:18 Why This Comeback Is Such a Big Deal

03:00 How Katelyn Ohashi Changed Gymnastics Coverage Forever

05:29 The Biggest Challenge Facing Her Return

08:01 Why Veteran Gymnasts Have an Advantage

10:35 Do Specialists Still Have a Chance?

13:06 Pan Am Dengue Fever & Why Team Depth Matters

13:55 Should NCAA Stars Represent Other Countries?

17:24 Can Ohashi (or Riley McCusker) Make Team USA?

19:42 NEW! GymCastic Roster Lab Preview

23:24 USA Championships Preview

26:12 Is FlipNow Worth It?

28:05 What Happened to USA Gymnastics Live Scores?

37:07 Behind the Scenes Continues for Club Gym Nerd Members

• NCAA's New Five-Year Eligibility Rule Explained
• How the Rule Changes Recruiting & Scholarships
• Will Fifth-Year Athletes Change College Gymnastics?
• Asian Championships & New World Qualifiers
• Home HPV Tests & Skipping Pap Smear a Cautionary Tale
• Fact Check: Riley McCusker & NCAA Bars Title
• Simone vs. Rebeca Vault Debate
• Are Back Walkovers Actually Bad for Your Back?
• Which NCAA & Elite Stars Could Return?
• More NCAA Comeback Predictions
• Listener Questions
• Disclosure Day Movie Debate

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